Juneteenth Jamboree 2008
Season 2008 Episode 1 | 25m 41s
The history of blacks in Texas, plus the story of the Alvin Patterson Battle of the Bands.
The first African slave arrived in Texas in 1528, but it took until June 19, 1865 to end slavery in Texas and the United States. The anniversary of that day is celebrated as a holiday -- Juneteenth. And in celebration, this program explains the history of blacks in Texas, and commemorates the namesake of the annual Alvin Patterson Battle of the Bands.
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Juneteenth Jamboree is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS
Juneteenth Jamboree is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.
Juneteenth Jamboree 2008
Season 2008 Episode 1 | 25m 41s
The first African slave arrived in Texas in 1528, but it took until June 19, 1865 to end slavery in Texas and the United States. The anniversary of that day is celebrated as a holiday -- Juneteenth. And in celebration, this program explains the history of blacks in Texas, and commemorates the namesake of the annual Alvin Patterson Battle of the Bands.
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Juneteenth Jamboree is a local public television program presented by Austin PBS
Juneteenth Jamboree is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and distributed by NETA.